Many new faces can be seen around Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail, NC when the Charlotte Checkers take the ice for practice. As is the case with the Hurricanes, the influx of new faces brings a boost of talent and a hint of optimism.
The Checkers will begin their season on Friday night when they face off against the Texas Stars (Dallas Stars AHL affiliate) at 8:30 p.m. It will be the first game of a four game road trip to start the 2016-17 season. The Checkers will then return home to Bojangles Coliseum to host the Grand Rapids Griffins on October 28th.